Select statements that correctly describe neurotransmitter function.Select the TWO answers that are correct.

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Neurotransmitters are chemical signals released from the axon terminal of a neuron in response to an action potential. These chemical signals then cross the synaptic cleft and bind to receptor proteins on the postsynaptic neuron, initiating a response. Option B is incorrect, as neurotransmitters are not released by glands. Option D is incorrect, as receptor proteins are not themselves neurotransmitters. Option E is incorrect, as neurotransmitters are chemical signals, not electrical signals.

Select Statements That Correctly Describe Neurotransmitter Function